Shop Talk: Ohmega Salvage; Totally Rad Gallery; Women Made
Changing demographics and difficulties in finding architectural salvage has cut into Ohmega Salvage's business.
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Shop Talk: Staples; GarmentWorks; CNRG; Passion Spark Retreat Workshops; Berkeley Vacuum; Dimples
The downtown Staples is closing; Berkeley Vacuum has a new home; new arrivals include a fashion school, a kids' clothing store, a replacement for OSH and a career mentoring retreat workshops company.
Shop Talk: Comcast; Darling Electric Salon; Mr. Mopps’; Berkeley Bubbles
Comcast exits downtown; the owners of a downtown laundromat cite rent hikes and chronic problems with homeless individuals as reasons for closing down; new spot for Mr. Mopps' bookstore; a new hair salon in SW Berkeley.
Shop Talk: Ruby Livingdesign; Chateau Mae; Berkeley Hearing Center; Cal Flowers
New shop brings Korean and Japanese skincare and make-up to downtown Berkeley; plus beloved flower shop moves to Cal, and more.
Shop Talk: Red Oak Realty/Marvin Gardens Real Estate; Vintage European Posters; Koraa
Two East Bay real estate firms become one; plus colorful crafts on College and Vintage European Posters says adieu.
Shop Talk: Nikki Borodi Apparel; SLP; Sunshine Health and Wellness; Neeko
Three new businesses — offering clothing, real estate and health products — have opened, plus good-bye to a San Pablo boutique.
Shop Talk: Namaste Yoga + Wellness; Turtle Island Book Shop
Two long-established businesses are closing, but bibliophiles will rush to the pop-up sale of remaining stock at Turtle Island Book Shop.
Shop Talk: Essence of Tibet; Paco Collars; Empress Vintage
One store is downsizing, one is moving, and one is threatened with eviction.
Shop Talk: Persimmon; Etui; Neyborly; Mike’s Bikes; Sara Lisch Gallery; Dopp City Shoes
Catch up on all the latest local business news.
Shop Talk: Festoon Salon + Shop; Your Two Eyes Optometry; Compass Real Estate; Bulky and Bookish; Hatch
The owner of a hair salon that has operated in Berkeley for 30 years and is closing, says the risk and liability of running a small business today is "mind-numbing." Catch up with other openings and closings.
Shop Talk: The Cutting Edge; Compass Real Estate; Kid Dynamo
The Elmwood welcomes a new optical store and real estate office while a boutique in the North Shattuck area selling kids' toys and clothes is shutting up shop.
Shop Talk: Bluemercury; Airport Home Appliance; Ruby Rugs; AxeVentures; Ana’s Flowers
The latest local business news for Berkeley.
